Nicole Ruiz Hudson

8.9

Really lovely fruit — peach, tangerine skin and cherries, and melon — with dried herbs on the finish. Really great with tikka masala.
— 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of quality. Sourced from a single ridgetop vineyard adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District, gravelly clay loam, sourced from a rugged and remote part of the estate, the grapes for Relentless are a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah, which is a more bucolic grape than Syrah, providing for a blend that becomes an extraordinarily lush and rich wine. Aged for 30 months on 100% new French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of concentrated dark berry fruit and a hint of smoky pepper spice. Layered meaty flavors of blackberry, cherry and blueberry explode on your palate and subtle tannins relax to a nice long finish, great mouthfeel. This is certainly one of the best Syrah’s I have tasted. Will age well! — 6 years ago

DD

9.5

#road2 many more! @Carlos Fernandez 🙏🏼 — 7 years ago

with Carlos and Mic

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Nariz: ciruela madura, higo, cereza, chocolate.

Boca: Seco, Tanino M+ pero sedosos, Acidez M, Alcohol Alto. Largo en boca.

Tomado en Miami. En PR distribuye B Fernandez.

— 8 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Nariz: cereza, ciruela, mora, arandano, regaliz y chocolate.

Boca: seco, Taninos M/M+ pero extremadamente sedosos, Acidez M, Alcohol alto. Vino redondo y de buen balance a pesar del alto contenido de alcohol. Complejo y bastante largo en boca.

(B Fernandez) — 8 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: ciruela, mora, arandano, regaliz, vainilla, madera. La fruta madura.

Boca: taninos M+, acidez M, alcohol m+. Los taninos notables pero relativamente integrados. Buen balance. Muy buen vino por el costo.

(B Fernandez) — 8 years ago

Carlos Toro

8.9

2011 vintage on 3/5/2017 en Agárrate Catalina. Importado por B Fernandez. — 8 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe red plum, blackberry, black plum, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium finish, ripe but fresh, perfectly balanced — 4 years ago

Carlos Toro

9.2

Muy rico. Importado por B Fernandez. — 6 years ago

Kelly Ni

9.1

Dry but pleasant. Had with Greek tapas in DC with Sarah and Mao. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The producer is using Tinto Fino not Tempranillo. Respectfully, requested Delectable change.

Ten years in bottle, time to check in on my first bottle of six.

On the nose, dark currants. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked black plum, raspberries & ripe strawberries. Vanilla, cinnamon stick, crushed limestone minerals, dry rock & stone, some black rich earth, soft leather, dry stems, steeped fruit tea, dark berry cola, sweet tarry notes with red & dark fresh florals.

The body was big and very full with a hour in the decanter it moves to more medium full with another hour in the decanter. The structure, length, tension and balance are just arriving to a sweet spot. Still plenty of life left in this 05. Another 10 years and perhaps more. The tannins are still pronounced but softened & round with a strong dusty presence. The fruits are; gorgeous, sexy, lush & ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, creamy raspberries, raisins, ripe cherries & strawberries. Vanilla, cinnamon stick, dark chocolate, crushed limestone minerals, a fair amount of dry rock & stone, some black rich earth, soft leather, dry stems, hints of mint, dry herbs, steeped fruit tea, black licorice, dark berry cola, sweet tarry notes, used espresso roast with red & dark, purple, fresh florals. The acidity is near perfect. The long, ripe, lush, well balanced finish is excellent and lasts minutes. Beautiful wine with sex-appeal.

Photo of, Bodega Uvaguilera top and bottom photos, Winemaker/Supervisor-Isaac Fernandez and cellar shot.
— 7 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: mora, cereza, ciruela madura. Algo de humo.

Boca: seco. Taninos M refinados, acidez M, alcohol M+. Buen balance. "Poorman's Amarone". Buen valor.

(B Fernandez) — 8 years ago

Carlos Toro

8.9

Muy rico. Importado por B Fernandez. — 4 years ago

Greg Gratson

8.9

Advent calendar, just fine. — 4 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.1

The 2014 ‘Condado de Haza’ by Alejandro Fernandez is a 100% Tempranillo wine, sourced from their estate vineyards. This shows toasty oak with lovely savory character on the nose with red fruits and bell pepper accents. The mouthfeel and texture here is excellent as the wine delivers beautiful earthy tones with red and dark fruit flavors and a touch of chocolate. With bright acidity, this will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2019-2029- 91
— 6 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: cereza, frambuesa, especies, bosque

Boca: seco, tanino M, acidez M, alcohol M. Bastante tipico de RR.

(B Fernandez)

— 7 years ago

George Hesse

9.2

A delightful Spanish wine made up mostly of a clone of Tempranillo called Tinto Fino or "Fine Red". This wine is also considered one of Spain's finest (see Dominio de Pingus). Pesquera is owned by Alejandro Fernandez who goal is to make "masculine" wines. This is a good description. Meaty, bold but not overpowering like a Zinfandel. I'm sure the age of this vintage - 2009 - has helped its quality. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, slightly sweet dark fruits, burnt ambers, dark soil and decayed darks florals. One the palate, ruby fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, strawberries and raspberries. The body is lean with grippy, silty, dark tannins, dark chocolate, mocha powder, wood shavings, dry stems, fresh red florals, cola, leathery, light touch of vanilla, good acidity with a dry finish. Don't open for 8-10 years.

Photo tour of; the estate building & vines, Winemaker Elias Fernandez with Owner Doug Shafer, vineyard staff harvesting and their tasting area. — 8 years ago

Alex Zagoro

9.2

The notes of salt are amazing. Delicious wine! — 8 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Miel y Nectar. Buen valor. (B Fernandez) — 8 years ago